The end-of-programme exhibition for four mentees – each looking to get a foothold in the world of architectural photography – took place in May 2026 at Art Forward Gallery in central London.

The show marked the culmination of a year-long intensive mentorship programme that included a series of workshops and masterclasses with leading industry professionals, expert mentorship from the established team of photographers at MASS Collective, and the preparation of a major project for display at the final exhibition.

Gareth Gardner Gallery supported the programme throughout its duration. Gareth is a member of the mentorship advisory board, and he also worked as a guest tutor.

A two-day workshop was organised at the gallery, with Gareth offering insights into the curation and exhibition processes, as well as leading an exercise to capture life in Deptford as seem through an architectural viewpoint.

Almost all of the final exhibition was also printed by Gareth at the gallery, providing mentees with an insight into the exhibition production process.

The Mass Mentorshipwas established by Mass Collective to champion new voices in architectural photography, supporting emerging talent from underrepresented backgrounds and aiming to breaking down barriers in the industry.

The programme’s curriculum is designed to give participants the balance of creative, technical and practical skills to establish a creative practice on their own terms, while still maintaining and celebrating their own personal identities and perspectives.

Scroll down the page to see the work from each mentee.

To find out more about the mentorship programme, visit MASS Collective’s website.